Veterinary Assistant — Growth, Team Support, Fear-Free Care

Small Door Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Discounted veterinary care

Job summary

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on high standards for pets, clients, and veterinarians. The role of Veterinary Assistant involves supporting doctors, managing vitals, and contributing to a stress-free clinic environment across our growing East Coast network.

You will work in state-of-the-art facilities, join a collaborative team, and benefit from a strong doctor:nurse staffing ratio, with 24/7 telehealth support and a dedicated call center.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant.
• Availability to work weekends (Saturday or Sunday).
• Comfortable with computers and online tools.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and assist with patient care.

Responsibilities

• Recognize medical emergencies and illnesses.
• Assessing patients.
• Record vitals and assist doctors with diagnostics.
• Complete treatments as instructed by the doctor.
• Provide basic husbandry and nursing care.
• Monitor changes in patients and provide compassionate care.
• Assist in radiography capture.
• Prepare samples for outside reference labs.
• Run in-house labs.
• Prepare and administer medications.
• Work tele-triage shifts (additional stipend).
• Maintain a hospitable environment.

Skills

Veterinary assistant experience

Weekend availability

Computer literacy

Team player

Stamina to lift 50 lbs

Tools

Radiography support tools

Job description

Small Door is a membership-based veterinary care provider focused on high standards for pets, clients, and veterinarians. The role of Veterinary Assistant involves supporting doctors, managing vitals, and contributing to a stress-free clinic environment across our growing East Coast network.

You will work in state-of-the-art facilities, join a collaborative team, and benefit from a strong doctor:nurse staffing ratio, with 24/7 telehealth support and a dedicated call center.